The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) and the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in promoting fair competition, transparency and integrity within Namibia’s public procurement system. The MoU was signed on Monday, 14 September 2026 in Windhoek and establishes a formalContinue Reading
Given the shared geology and geographical proximity between South Africa and Namibia, there is a compelling case for closer collaboration in exploration, infrastructure development, skills development and investment promotion. This was noted by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the fourth session of the South Africa-Namibia Binational Commission (BNC) on July 17,Continue Reading
On February 24, U.S. Ambassador John Giordano convened a high-level Counter Wildlife Trafficking Roundtable at the U.S. Embassy, bringing together Namibian conservation leaders and U.S. government officials to strengthen cooperation against transnational environmental crime. Wildlife trafficking, including the illegal trade in rhino horn, elephant ivory, and pangolin scales is not solely a conservation issue – it is aContinue Reading
Namibia Critical Metals reported a strong set of economics for its Lofdal heavy rare earths project in Namibia, outlining two development scenarios that highlight the deposit’s potential to become one of the few significant sources of dysprosium, terbium and yttrium outside China. The prefeasibility study presents a base case thatContinue Reading
Shares in Australian uranium miner Paladin Energy took a dramatic tumble last week after the company was forced to withdraw its full-year production guidance following extreme weather disruptions at its Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia. The Perth-based company saw its stock plunge nearly 8% in early trading on Wednesday, droppingContinue Reading
By Dr. John Steytler It is hard to believe that more than a year has passed since Namibia’s third president, Dr Hage Geingob, passed away unexpectedly. His death is Namibia’s loss and certainly a loss that I personally feel every day. The former President was someone that inspired, challenged, andContinue Reading
SNC Incorporated has announced its role as legal counsel for Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd’s (ReconAfrica) in the strategic farm down transaction with BW Energy Limited which is valued at U$16 million. The transaction involved the assignment of a 20% working interest in Petroleum Exploration Licence Number 73 (PEL 73), currentlyContinue Reading
Supernova Metals Corp. has entered into a definitive share exchange agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of NamLith Resources Corp., which holds a 12.5% equity interest in Westoil Limited. This acquisition grants Supernova an interest in the Petroleum Exploration License 107 located offshore of Namibia in the Orange Basin, enhancingContinue Reading
By Julien Karambua Namibia stands at the forefront of a transformative energy revolution, positioning itself as a global leader in green hydrogen production. With abundant renewable energy resources and strategic proximity to European and US markets, the country is uniquely placed to drive sustainable economic growth. However, realising this potentialContinue Reading
With the signing of a new agreement, with the presence of their leaders, Cuba and Namibia are committed to the establishment of an Intergovernmental Commission to strengthen ties between the two nations. The signing ceremony was led by Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the CommunistContinue Reading
